Anantnag
Anantnag is a district in the Jammu & Kashmir State of India. The total area of Anantnag district is 3,574 km², which includes 3,475.76 km² of rural area and 98.24 km² of urban area. There are about 335 villages in Anantnag district.
For administrative convenience, Anantnag district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
There are 6 tehsils in Anantnag district. Here is the list of all Anantnag Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Anantnag District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anantnag | 189 | 3,64,763 |
| 2 | Bijbehara | 142 | 1,46,801 |
| 3 | Dooru | 131 | 1,99,429 |
| 4 | Kokernag | 126 | 1,73,712 |
| 5 | Pahalgam | 125 | 1,19,884 |
| 6 | Shangus | 59 | 74,103 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Anantnag is the largest tehsil in anantnag district by both area and population. Shangus is the smallest tehsil in anantnag district by both area and population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Anantnag | Anantnag |
| Smallest Tehsil | Shangus | Shangus |
Population of Anantnag District
The population of Anantnag offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of Anantnag, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 10,78,692 | 7,95,805 | 2,82,887 |
| Total Male Population | 5,59,767 | 4,11,012 | 1,48,755 |
| Total Female Population | 5,18,925 | 3,84,793 | 1,34,132 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,08,538 | 1,61,396 | 47,142 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,13,278 | 87,685 | 25,593 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 95,260 | 73,711 | 21,549 |
| Literate Population | 5,45,532 | 3,75,859 | 1,69,673 |
| Literate Male Population | 3,24,417 | 2,25,013 | 99,404 |
| Literate Female Population | 2,21,115 | 1,50,846 | 70,269 |
| Illiterate Population | 5,33,160 | 4,19,946 | 1,13,214 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 2,35,350 | 1,85,999 | 49,351 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 2,97,810 | 2,33,947 | 63,863 |
| Households | 1,53,640 | 1,17,648 | 35,992 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Anantnag district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Anantnag district is 10,78,692, including 5,59,767 males and 5,18,925 females. In rural areas, it is 7,95,805, including 4,11,012 males and 3,84,793 females. In urban areas, it is 2,82,887, including 1,48,755 males and 1,34,132 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Anantnag district is 2,08,538, including 1,13,278 boys and 95,260 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,61,396, including 87,685 boys and 73,711 girls. In urban areas, it is 47,142, including 25,593 boys and 21,549 girls.
- Literate population in Anantnag district is around 5,45,532, including 3,24,417 males and 2,21,115 females. In rural areas, it is 3,75,859, including 2,25,013 males and 1,50,846 females. In urban areas, it is 1,69,673, including 99,404 males and 70,269 females.
- Illiterate population in Anantnag district is about 5,33,160, including 2,35,350 males and 2,97,810 females. In rural areas, it is 4,19,946, including 1,85,999 males and 2,33,947 females. In urban areas, it is 1,13,214, including 49,351 males and 63,863 females.
- There are about 1,53,640 households in Anantnag district, including 1,17,648 in rural areas and 35,992 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Anantnag. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 1,826 | 1,383 | 443 |
| SC Male Population | 1,811 | 1,371 | 440 |
| SC Female Population | 15 | 12 | 3 |
| Total ST Population | 1,16,006 | 1,13,575 | 2,431 |
| ST Male Population | 60,990 | 59,636 | 1,354 |
| ST Female Population | 55,016 | 53,939 | 1,077 |
| Population Density | 302 / km² | 229 / km² | 2,880 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Anantnag district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Anantnag district is approximately 1,826, including 1,811 males and 15 females. In rural areas, it is 1,383, including 1,371 males and 12 females. In urban areas, it is 443, including 440 males and 3 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Anantnag district is about 1,16,006, including 60,990 males and 55,016 females. In rural areas, it is 1,13,575, including 59,636 males and 53,939 females. In urban areas, it is 2,431, including 1,354 males and 1,077 females.
- Overall population density of Anantnag district is around 302 people per km². Rural areas have about 229 people per km². Urban areas have about 2,880 people per km².